My Grandfather

I am posting this to tell everyone that I am heading up last minute to Washington this afternoon with my mom. My grandfather had a small stroke about a day ago and he is in the hospital. There are some complications so we are heading up to visit him. I have a peace because I know the Lord is in control of everything. Please pray for his healing and for my grandma to be comforted.

On a side note, it looks like I am going to miss Room with a Past this month! They are opening tonight. :( Maybe I can get my husband to go without me and look for some finds. :)

Please pray for my mom and I as we fly! Will blog again as soon as possible! Take Care!

Next Craft!

With all of this packing away of my favorite things for our (who- knows -when- we- are- ever- going- to- move) move, I have decided I need a small craft to do. I have no clue when in the world I will find the time, but have committed myself to it nonetheless.

Being inspired by my new necklaces by Susan Branch and seeing this trend all around my favorite stores, I have decided to make a necklace of my own with Rosie the Riveter as my picture. My mother being the excellent crafter she is has an article on how to make these lovely soldered silver Charms/Pendants. I have the picture all created and printed, thanks to my parents lovely i-mac. I am 1/4th of the way there! I have no clue how long this venture will take me, considering I have so many other crafts that need to be done, that actually have a useful purpose.

For instance, the 2 bird cage seed catchers I must sew for my birds, painting my 25 dollar coffee table, and finishing my other painting projects. :) My husband loves to make fun of me because everything I buy, I see it in my head painted white with shabby chic distressing. But of course he doesn't complain considering he gets some great furniture out of it. For instance, his by the couch - 10$ - goodwill buy - that I painted white and distressed - magazine rack/table-for his air traffic control, creation and popular mechanics magazines-and an occasional soda. Yes, he is always quick to say that it is HIS magazine rack/table. But of course I don't mind, if it means I can keep my antique white spray paint and sand paper square in my hand. :)

However - I will be the first to admit, My name is Rebekah and I am a shabby chic addict.

Seven Valentines!

Valentine's Day has always been special to me. Not because of the gifts and massages, don't get me wrong those are wonderful, but because Harrison and I had our first date on Valentines Day, 2001. This Valentines Day marks the 7th Valentine's Day Celebration we have had Together.

This Valentines was a very nice one. I was able to sleep in and woke up to a very wonderful e-mail from my husband. As I was reading the last of part of the e-mail, Harrison walks in the door (on his lunch break) with a heart box of See's Chocolates and 2 balloons. Not just any balloon mind you but a giant singing balloon. That is how you know you are loved. When he is willing to bear the odd stares of passer byers while walking out of the store, because the balloon he is carrying is blaring the song "how sweet it is to be loved by you" .........thanks to the wind. ;)

That evening we went out to Tahoe Joe's Steak House for dinner where I then got my Valentine's Day present. A necklace from Susan Branch. I absolutely adore it! We then walked across the street, so I could buy Harrison an assortment of his favorite See's Candy.

This was a very good Seventh Valentine's Day.

My Valentine's Necklace

I hope
everyone has a
very special
Valentine's Day!

Crafty Sites

*I have added a few more crafty blog links to my favorite blogs section! Please check them out!*

Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching! And I can barely contain my excitement! For the past 7 years, Harrison and I have always dome something special for each other on this day. Some years a little more then others. I am anxiously awaiting my Valentine's Day gift. He has already bought it and has it hidden. I have a hunch that it has to do with Susan Branch. ;)So now I must start planning what special and creative thing I will be doing for Harrison this Valentine's Day!


Remember this Valentine's Day to show someone you love them! Whether it be your significant other, a good friend, or your family members! Every day is a time to love, but Valentine's Day is a great way to put an extra effort into it.

Layout Changed

As you can tell, I switched to a different layout. I tried to update my other layout with three columns but ended up using a faulty code and it messed everything up. So I had to start over from scratch. I hope you like the new layout. I am still learning about the XML coding. So be looking for some small changes in the future!

BekahJan's Photography Slide Show

I put together a video slide show of pictures I have taken since I have been married....except the last picture of course (Harrison took that).

Enjoy!